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Author: Jimmy Vielkind, Capitol bureau

His hand must be tired. Outside of some the marquee bills Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed in the past few days — tax credits for brewers, an expansion of the state’s divestment from Iran — were scores of …

During a cabinet meeting, Gov. Andrew Cuomo expanded on themes he laid out yesterday about the natural “tension” between a governor and other governmental actors, like Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who’s …

Prompted by the recent ruling of to begin congressional petitioning on March 20, a federal court judge in Brooklyn has requested a special master to oversee the redistricting process and is allowing a …

Good morning! Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember there is both a florist and a Hallmark shop on the Empire State Plaza, if you’re a do-it-at-the-last-minute kind of person. Ahem. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in …

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver brushed off concerns from the New York City Board of Elections about holding a primary in June, something his Democratic conference plans to advance in the chamber this …

Haven’t booked a Valentine’s Day dinner date yet? Fear not: you can make out with your better half in the observation deck of the Corning Tower for just $500, and as an added bonus, Brian Kolb will be …